Ruptured Aneurysms have obvious signs. If they haven't ruptured, then only a big one will have symptoms.
Ruptured Aneurysm
Non-Ruptured Aneurysm
Sudden, sever headache
Nausea
Stiff neck
Blurred/ double vision
Sensitivity to light
A seizure
Drooping eyelid
unconsciousness
confusion
Pain above and behind one eye
Dilated Pupil
Change in vision/ double vision
Numbness, weakness, or paralysis to one side of the face
drooping eyelid
Development
Once an aneurysm has formed, it will likely grow bigger. Some things like having a family history of members with aneurysms may increase the chances of development.
Treatment
They are usually only found by accident due to screening for something else, unless they rupture
There are two surgeries that can get rid of an existing aneurysm. There are some facotors that doctors look at before deciding to perform a surgery.
Clipping- The surgeon removes part of the skull and clips the aneurysm off.
Coiling- A catheter is inserted into an artery and guided to the aneurysm. a platinum coil is sent through the tube into the aneurysm to cause clotting.
Banner Generators
Get a Voki now!
Signs
Ruptured Aneurysms have obvious signs. If they haven't ruptured, then only a big one will have symptoms.
Once an aneurysm has formed, it will likely grow bigger. Some things like having a family history of members with aneurysms may increase the chances of development.
Treatment
They are usually only found by accident due to screening for something else, unless they rupture
There are two surgeries that can get rid of an existing aneurysm. There are some facotors that doctors look at before deciding to perform a surgery.